Golden, IL · standard
ZIP Code 62339
Adams County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 874
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,422
- Median income Near-median income area
- $125,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Golden pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 62339 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 62339 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Golden, Adams County, Illinois, home to just 874 residents across 84.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 62339 reports a modest median household income of $62,422 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $125,700 (35% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 62339 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 62339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Golden, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 62339.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 62339, Golden, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
874
Population
84.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 62339?
34.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,422
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$57,367
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 62339 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Golden, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,422 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
456housing units
456
Total Housing Units
420
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 62339, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,998,000.
22
Businesses
285
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 27.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 62339 vs 62346 →
ZIP 62339 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62320
Camp Point (62320)
2,185 residents
- 62324
Clayton (62324)
1,361 residents
- 62339
Golden (62339)
874 residents
- 62311 860
Augusta (62311)
860 residents
- 62316 660
Bowen (62316)
660 residents
- 62325 403
Coatsburg (62325)
403 residents
- 62380 401
West Point (62380)
401 residents
- 62346 178
La Prairie (62346)
178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 62339 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 62339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62320
Camp Point (62320)
$77,143 median income
- 62324
Clayton (62324)
$76,903 median income
- 62325
Coatsburg (62325)
$75,469 median income
- 62380
West Point (62380)
$75,000 median income
- 62339
Golden (62339)
$62,422 median income
- 62316
Bowen (62316)
$61,094 median income
- 62311
Augusta (62311)
$47,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 62339 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 62339, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 62339 in?
ZIP code 62339 (Golden) is located in Adams County, Illinois. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 62339?
ZIP code 62339 in Golden, IL has a population of 874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 62339?
The median household income in ZIP 62339 is $62,422, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 62339?
The median home value in ZIP 62339 is $125,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 62339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 62339 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 62339?
ZIP code 62339 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 62339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 62339 are: Wholesale trade (6), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 62339?
In ZIP code 62339, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 62339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 62339 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 62339?
In ZIP code 62339, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 62339 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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